tess rtafferty

For the past six years, Joel McHale has led one of television's most enjoyable clubhouses on 'The Soup.' It's a place where the crew and writers can get in on the fun and even get onscreen.

But ever since 'Community' became a hit for McHale, and he has been shooting films with Steve Martin and Anna Farris, rumors have been circulating that McHale might leave 'The Soup,' rumors that McHale has denied.

You can count longtime 'Soup' writer Tess Rafferty among those who think McHale will stay. She says she has no reason to believe McHale will leave, and that any speculation to the contrary is just that, speculation. "It really is," she says. "They've been doing that for years. Also, Joel sees it as a personal challenge to push himself to the point of death working on projects. Then they'll make a reality show of that and we'll cover it on 'The Soup.'"